Indianization of Brechtian Theories: A Study of Girish Karnad’s Hayavadana and Nagamandala

Stuti Paul; Vikash Singh; Rohit Yadav

Authors

Stuti Paul Department of Amity School of Languages, Amity University, Lucknow https://orcid.org/0009-0009-1757-6173
Vikash Singh Department of Amity School of Languages, Amity University, Lucknow
Rohit Yadav Associate Professor, Amity University, Lucknow

Keywords:

Bertolt Brecht, Epic Theatre, Verfremdungseffekt effect, Theatre of Roots, Hybrid Theatre, Aristotelian theatre

Abstract

Aim: The goal of this study is to examine Brechtian Dramaturgy in Indian dramas, particularly in context of Girish Karnad’s Hayavadana and Nagamandala.

Methodology and Approach: The research looks at how Bertolt Brecht's epic theatre is incorporated into the Indian context by Karnad, fusing Western theatrical methods with conventional Indian performance aesthetics.

Outcome: This study investigates how Karnad uses Brechtian theories to reflect the socio-cultural and political reality of India through a thorough analysis of the two plays.

Conclusion and Suggestion: This study sheds insight into the importance and efficacy of such adaptations in the context of Indian theatre by investigating the Indianization of Brechtian tactics.